Ferrari California - User Manual

Ferrari California

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Table of Contents

General Remarks4
General Remarks5
Updating7
Spare Parts7
Service7
Warranty Booklet7
Consulting the Manual8
- DCT Gearbox9
- Abbreviations/Acronyms9
- Environmental Protection10
Driving Style10
- End-Of-Life Vehicle Collection Service11
- General12
- Vehicle Keys14
- Key Codes14
- Alarm System15
- The Ferrari CODE System15
Duplicating the Keys16
- Electronic Alarm17
- Replacing Remote Control Batteries17
Deactivating the Anti-Lift Alarm18
Deactivation of Electronic Alarm18
- Identiﬁcation and Homologation Plates and Labels20
- Assembly Number Plate21
- Low-Beam Homologation Label21
- Homologation and ECE Label21
- Fuel Label21
- Paintwork Label22
- Oil Check Label22
- Engine/Gearbox Oil Type Label22
- TPMS Present Label22
- Airbag Maintenance Label23
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation Plate23
- Warning Label Prohibiting Child Seat Installation23
- Anti-Freeze Label23
- Airbag Warning Label24
- Engine Type and Number24
- Tyre Pressure and Type Label24
- Gearbox Type and Number24
- Chassis Number Plate25
- Retractable Hard Top Warning Labels25
Dimensions and Weights26
- Performance27
- Main Engine Speciﬁcations27
- Transmission Ratios27
Consumption27
- Wheel Rims and Tyres28
- Reﬁlling31
- Quick Reference Guide32
- Opening34
- Quick Reference Guide34
Doors34
- Retractable Hard Top35
- Safety35
Controls Overview37
- Seats40
- Adjustments40
- Tilting the Backrest41
- Headrest Adjustment41
- Steering Wheel42
- Rear-View Mirrors42
- Seat Belts43
- Fastening the Seat Belts43
- Unfastening the Seat Belts44
- Ignition Switch45
Driving45
- External Lights and Direction Indicators46
- High Beams46
- Flashing the Headlights46
- Direction Indicators47
- Rear Fog Lights47
- Hazard Warning Lights47
- Starting and Driving the Vehicle (DCT Gearbox)48
- System Start-Up48
- Operation with the Engine off49
- Starting the Engine50
- Warming up the Engine51
- Starting the Vehicle51
- UP-Shifting52
- “N” (Neutral) Request52
- Stopping the Vehicle52
DOWN-Shifting52
- Safety54
- About Your Vehicle54
- Flammable Fluids56
- Emissions56
- Lubricants56
- Special Warnings56
- Passive Safety58
- Active Safety59
Deformable Body59
- Seat Belts60
- How to Fasten Seat Belts62
- Unfastening the Seat Belts63
- Use of the Rear Seat Belts63
- Pretensioners64
- Maintenance of the Seat Belts and Pretensioners65
- Child Safety66
- 2-Seater Version67
- 2 + 2-Seater Version69
- Auxiliary Occupant Protection Systems72
Driver and Passenger Airbags74
- Operation75
- Environment75
- Head Airbags78
- Head Bag System Components78
- Roll Bar81
- Fuel Inertia Switch83
- Abs84
- CST - Stability and Traction Control85
- F1 - Trac85
- EPB - Electronic Parking Brake86
- TFT Display Warning Light Display Priority Levels86
- Tyre Pressure and Temperature Monitoring System87
- Displaying Messages on the “TFT” Display87
- Low Pressure88
- Tyre Puncture89
- System Not Calibrated92
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Failure93
- System Temporarily Inactive94
- System Inactive94
- Summary of TPMS Displays95
- Child Restraint Systems that Can be Installed with 3-Point Seat Belts - 2-Seater Version98
- Child Restraint Systems that Can be Installed with 3-Point Seat Belts - 2 + 2-Seater Version98
- Child Restraint Systems that Can be Installed with ISOFIX - 2 + 2-Seater Version99
- Special Ferrari Baby Smart™ Child Restraint Systems (Produced by Britax - 2 + 2-Seater Version99
- About Your Vehicle100
- Locking and Opening the Doors from the Inside102
- Opening from the Outside102
- Doors102
- Opening103
- Emergency Opening103
Closing the Engine Compartment Lid103
Fuel Tank Cap and Flap104
Closing the Luggage Compartment Lid104
- Power Windows106
- Passenger-Side Power Window106
Driver-Side Power Window106
- Rear Power Windows107
- “Global Closed” Function107
- “Global Open” Function107
- Instruments and Gauges108
- Electronic Speedometer109
- Rev Counter109
- Retractable Hard Top110
- Roof Opening Using Switch111
- Roof Closing Using Switch112
- Standby Operations113
Disallowed Roof Operations113
- Warning of Faulty Opening and Closing116
- Lighting117
- High Beams117
- Flashing the Headlights117
- Parking Lights118
- Twilight Sensor119
- Direction Indicators119
- Rear Fog Lights120
- Hazard Warning Lights120
- Adaptive Light System (Optional)121
Dome Light121
- “TFT” Display122
- Parameters Shared by All the Conﬁgurations123
- Conﬁguration Settings123
Clock123
Date and Hour123
- Key on124
- MODE Button125
- UP / down Button125
DISP (DISPLAY) Button125
- Sport126
- Trip A/B127
- TYRES (Tyre Temperature and Pressure Display)127
- Menu128
- First Level128
- Fuel Level Gauge129
- “Warning: Danger of Ice” Display130
- “Adaptive Light Control” Function Display130
- “Speed Limit” Function Display131
- “Doors/Engine or Luggage Compartment Lid Open” Function Display131
- “Tyre Pressure and Temperature” Display132
- “Tyre Puncture” Display132
- “Automatic Vehicle Holding” AVH System Display133
- External Lights Failure Display133
- Parking Sensors134
Dimming of Lights134
- Cleaning the Sensors137
- Simultaneous Display of Parking Sensors and Other Systems137
- Range of Sensors137
- Failure Signals137
- TFT Display and Instrument Panel Warning Lights139
- DOT MATRIX Semiautomatic Gearbox Display144
- Rev Counter144
- Electronic Speedometer144
- Gear Engaged (DCT Gearbox)145
- “Auto” Gearbox Mode145
- “Auto Easy Exit” Gearbox Signal145
- “Launch” Mode145
- Roof Panel Controls146
- Controls on the Steering Wheel146
- Start Button146
- Driving Mode Control Switch “Manettino”146
- Driving Modes that Can be Selected with “Manettino”147
COMFORT Mode147
CST-OFF Mode147
- Horn Control148
- “UP” Shift Paddle148
- “DOWN” Shift Paddle148
- Windscreen and Headlight Washer/Wipers149
- Windscreen Washer149
- Headlight Washer (Optional)149
- Memorising Vehicle Speed150
- Resetting the Memorised Speed150
- Activating the Device150
Cruise Control150
- Reducing the Memorised Speed151
- Deactivating the Device151
- Rain Sensor151
- Running-In152
- Rain Sensor Failure152
- Engine and Transmission152
Driving the Vehicle152
- Reﬁlling153
- Preliminary Checks153
- Before a Trip153
- Starting and Driving the Vehicle (DCT Gearbox)154
- System Start-Up154
- Operation with the Engine off155
- Starting the Engine156
- Warming up the Engine156
- Starting the Vehicle156
- UP-Shifting157
- UP-Shifting Due to Overrevving157
- Switching off the Engine158
- DOWN-Shifting Due to Underrevving158
- DOWN-Shifting158
- “Automatic Gearbox” Mode159
- Auto Easy Exit” Gearbox Mode159
- Safe Driving160
- Before You Drive160
- While Travelling160
Driving at Night161
Driving in the Rain161
Driving in Fog162
Driving with the "ABS" Braking System163
Driving on Mountain Roads163
Driving on Snowy or Icy Roads163
Driving Using the Driving Mode Control Switch ("Manettino")164
- Carwash Procedure165
- Park Lock165
- Ignition Switch165
- Launch166
- Position II - Ignition166
- Key Lock166
- EPB - Electronic Parking Brake167
- Seat Adjustment167
- Backrest and Cushion Side Width Adjustment (Full Electric Option)168
- Seat Position Memory (2+2 Version and Full Electric Option)168
- Lumbar Support Adjustment (Full Electric Option)168
- Seat Back Rake Adjustment168
- Tilting the Backrest169
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel170
- Headrest Adjustment170
- Seat Heating System (Full Electric Option)170
- Driver Seat Easy Entry/Exit (2+2 Version and Full Electric Option)170
- Rear-View Mirrors171
- Internal Electrochromic Mirror171
- External Rear-View Mirrors171
- Air Conditioning and Heating System172
- Operating Modes172
- Controls173
- Adjusting the Air Vents175
- Passenger Compartment Accessories176
- Maintenance176
- Sun Radiation Sensor176
- Glove Compartment176
- 2 + 2-Seater Version178
- 2-Seater Version179
- Fitting180
- Wind Deﬂector180
- Advice for Emergency Situations182
- Toolkit184
- Emergency Tyre Repair and Inﬂation Kit185
- Advice for Emergency Situations185
- Useful Accessories187
- Replacing the Headlight Bulbs188
- Replacing the Taillight Bulbs188
- Replacing the Supplementary Taillight Bulbs188
- Roof Panel Dome Light189
- Replacing Other Light Bulbs189
- Replacing the Number Plate Light Bulb189
- Glove Compartment and Luggage Compartment Light190
- Underdoor Light190
- Light Bulbs (12 V Except for High Beam and Low Beam)191
- Replacing a Fuse192
- Fuse Colour192
- Maxi Fuse Colour192
- Location of the Fuse and Relay Boxes193
- Fuses and Relays in the Engine Compartment194
- Body Computer Fuses and Relays194
- Passenger Side Fuses and Relays196
- Fuses and Relays on Centre Console198
- Replacing a Wheel199
Collapsible Spare Wheel199
- Towing202
- Battery Quick Release203
- Fuel Inertia Switch203
- Disconnecting the Battery204
- Reconnecting the Battery204
- Battery Conditioner205
- Exhaust System Overheating Alarm Devices206
- Engine Malfunction Alarm Devices207
- Replacing Brake Pads and Discs208
- Manual Closing of Retractable Hard Top208
- Emergency Unlocking of Electric Parking Brake213
- Park Lock Emergency Release214
- Procedure for Releasing the Park Lock from the Luggage Compartment216
- Care of the Vehicle218
- Maintenance220
- Maintenance Schedule220
- Chassis and Bodywork Maintenance220
- Level Checks221
- Engine Oil221
Coolant223
DCT Semiautomatic Gearbox Oil223
- Hydraulic Steering System Oil224
- Brake Fluid225
- Wheels and Tyres226
- Windscreen Wipers and Washer Fluid226
- How to Use the Tyres226
- Cleaning the Exterior228
- Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment228
- Cleaning the Vehicle228
- Maintenance of the Seat Belts and Pretensioners228
- Cleaning of the Antistone Film (Optional)229
- Cleaning the Interior - Cleaning and Care of the Alcantara ® Upholstery230
- If the Vehicle Is Stored for Long Periods231
- Glossary232
- Table of Contents238
- Index240
- Table of Contents241
- Light Switch243

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Brand	Ferrari
Model	California
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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